![]() ![]() In 1959, Plymouth introduced the Sport Fury as its top model, and the Fury as its second from the top model to replace the Plymouth Belvedere at the top of the regular Plymouth line-up. This engine was bored to 361ci in 1959 and was available in different setups starting with a single 2-bbl carb. The Golden Commando engine was optional on any Plymouth Plaza, Savoy, Belvedere, Suburban and Fury. A rare option with fuel injection was available but was recalled by the factory. ![]() In 1958 there was an optional engine called Golden Commando with 361 ci and also with 2 × 4-bbl engine it gave 305 hp. The Fury had a special interior, bumper wingguards and a 2 × 4-bbl setup engine. It was sold only as an off-white 2-door hardtop coupé with gold anodized aluminum trim in 1956, 1957, and 1958. Since the Fury name perfectly described the car, he chose the brand for the novel.The Fury was a sub-series of the Plymouth Belvedere from 1956 through 1958. This sequence made it impossible to accommodate what was being released by the auto industry. The reason for all the errors was explained by King: the author wrote the middle part of the story first, and then he wrote the beginning and end a few years later. True Plymouth fans know the 1957 Fury only came in beige with gold trim. Also, Christine was red and white in color. However, the 1957 Fury was only available in a two-door hardtop. First, the novel refers to Christine as a four-door vehicle. “Christine” TriviaĪs happens often when books are adapted into movies, on-screen “Christine” differs a bit from her paper-bound counterpart. Today, only three cars from the film are known to still exist. The car was attached to cables and pulled through the wall. The final scene concluded with Christine crashing inside a garage. Stunt drivers were given small viewing windows within the black tint that signaled the car’s evil mood. No remote controls were used to drive Christine. Christine rolled off the assembly line as a feisty and evil red car ready to create havoc. From the opening shot, this car played an important role in the film. All cars were painted red and given matching interiors. More than 20 Plymouths were used to film the movie “Christine.” Belvederes, Savoys and Fury models were used during the filming process. The solid front suspension provided great handling as well. ![]() The 1957 Fury contained Chrysler’s new three-speed TorqueFlite transmission with push button controls. It had the powerhouse V-800 engine, which delivered 290 horsepower, as well as an automatic transmission. Besides these features, the excitement was contained under the hood. The 1957 Fury was approximately one-inch longer than the previous year’s model, and standard equipment included padded dash, foam cushion seats and variable-speed wipers. The plot centered around a car that had a mind of its own. All vehicles shared similar characteristics and were highlighted in the movie based on Stephen King’s thriller novel. Today we feature the 1957 Plymouth Belvedere from the Movie “Christine”.Īlthough the the movie “Christine” included a 1958 Plymouth Fury as its main character, the film interchanged the vehicle with 1957 Fury cars and other Chrysler models. Some cars we have profiled were the 1968 Mustang GT-390 from the movie “Bullitt”,the 1971 Pontiac LeMans from “The French Connection” and the Top 3 Cars Shows on TV. A couple of times per month we feature cool classic and muscle cars from movies and TV. Welcome to the latest edition of Hollywood Wednesdays. 1957 Plymouth Belvedere (Fury) From the Movie “Christine”
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